Animal Suffering: Philosophy and Culture
Author | : E. Aaltola |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 419 |
Release | : 2012-07-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137271822 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137271825 |
Rating | : 4/5 (825 Downloads) |
Download or read book Animal Suffering: Philosophy and Culture written by E. Aaltola and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring how animal suffering is made meaningful within Western ramifications, the book investigates themes such as skepticism concerning non-human experience, cultural roots of compassion, and contemporary approaches to animal ethics. At its center is the pivotal question: What is the moral significance of animal suffering?